pertussis – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Whooping cough resurgence in Europe. The reasons are straightforward enough yet…

May 9, 2024

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 9, 2024 Source:What is whooping cough and should Canadians be concerned as Europe declares outbreak?
Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise. The reason is not surprising.

March 28, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 28, 2023 Source:Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise
Mom’s emotional posting of what whooping cough has done to her baby

June 22, 2016

Health Headlines Commentary for June 22, 2016 Source: Mom urges vaccination as baby hospitalized with whooping cough
Whooping cough outbreaks can be reduced with adult booster shots

November 2, 2015

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 2, 2015 Source: N.B.’s whooping cough outbreak: Blame the anti-vaxxers or blame the vaccine?
Whooping cough returns to some Canadian regions

July 24, 2012

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 24, 2012 Source: Whooping cough makes deadly return across Canada
Sunday House Call, #406, July 22, 2012: A Big Whoop We Shouldn't Celebrate

July 22, 2012

Sunday House Call, #406, July 22, 2012: A Big Whoop We Shouldn’t Celebrate Today: Whooping cough outbreak in US set to become worst in 50 years. Canada is experiencing outbreaks too. Caller topics: shingles vaccine indications and can it be used if taking methotrexate (no), antibiotic overuse, a discussion about clinical studies and meta-analyses, what is the evidence…
The Truth About Vaccinations

July 4, 2001

Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen July 4, 2001 We know all too well the pain and suffering the victim, their families and friends endure from the scourge of AIDs. Imagine it’s the year 2051 and there is a vaccine for AIDs. AIDs has been virtually eliminated. Small outbreaks continue to occur but for the…